Living in Downtown Tucson
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Hey everyone, it's Rachel Clark. Our fourth stop on the Tucson Community Tour is Downtown Tucson. Read on to know what this great community has to offer.Â
Location
Downtown Tucson is located in the central/western part of Tucson. And a few of the neighborhoods in the area are El Presidio, Armory Park and Menlo Park.
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About Downtown Tucson
Tucson was incorporated in 1877 and is the oldest incorporated city in Arizona. The population of Downtown Tucson is around 5,300 people. The median home price is around $293,000. And the median household income is around $36,000.
Type of Homes
In this area there are many different styles of homes that range from a lower end price point to a higher end price point. It's an eclectic area that so many people love.Â
Some of those popular home styles include bungalow homes, which are similar to cottage style homes and tend to have dormer windows and verandas. Another great option is the contemporary modern home, which draws heavily on the exterior architect and tends to have more open floor plans. Lastly, the historic Victorian style home, which focuses on asymmetrical shapes throughout the home.
School District
The public school district within the area is Tucson Unified School District and the public high school within the area is Tucson High Magnet School.Â
Fun Things To Do
Some fun things to do in the area are visiting and exploring all of the museums. Some of those include the Tucson Museum of Art, the Arizona Historical Society Museum, and the Children's Museum, but that's just naming a few.Â
There are so many amazing options for restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and breweries in downtown Tucson. The nightlife scene is definitely something you don't want to miss.
Be sure to catch the Tucson Gem and Mineral show that is hosted downtown every January and February. It's one of the oldest, largest, and most prestigious gem shows in the world.Â
And lastly, Downtown Tucson has a lot of options for boutique hotels, but if you're looking for a unique and historic experience, you have to visit Hotel Congress. This historic hotel is a local and well sought out establishment filled with history, culture, experiences, nightlife, and amazing dining. You definitely will want to book a night or two here.Â
I hope you enjoyed getting to know a little bit about Downtown Tucson. Up next on the tour is Central Tucson.
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Rachel Clark
Hi, I'm Rachel!
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